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20 quotes by Gene Tunney

Gene Tunney Portrait of Tunney Statistics Real name James Joseph Tunney Nickname(s) The Fighting Marine Rated at Light heavyweight Heavyweight Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Reach 77 in (196 cm) Nationality American Born (1897-05-25)May 25, 1897 New York City, New York Died November 7, 1978(1978-11-07) (aged 81) Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 68 Wins 65 Wins by KO 48 Losses 1 Draws 1 No contests 1 James...
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To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.

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Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.

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The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the... →

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A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and... →

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Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the... →

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If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the... →

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Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing.

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In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively.

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My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons.

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Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly.

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One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet.

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The man who has allowed his body to deteriorate cuts a pitiful figure - chest collapsed, stomach protruding.

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Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight.

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